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Fans whoop it up behind an ESPN reporter outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, after NBA basketball star LeBron James announced he would return to the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday, July 11, 2014. Mark Duncan/AP

Clay Erdie, left, Jack Vandenberg, center and Chase Costanzo, celebrate in front of the house of NBA basketball player LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. Phil Long/AP

Cleveland Cavaliers basketball fans celebrate in front of the house of LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. The fans tossed powder in the air, like LeBron's pregame ritual. Phil Long/AP

FILE - In this June 26, 2003, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers fans Greg Wisniewski, center, and Jeff Lombard, right, celebrate as they watch a televised broadcast of the NBA draft at Gund Arena in Cleveland, after the Cavaliers selected Lebron James with number one pick. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jamie-Andrea Yanak/AP

In this March 11, 2007, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) jumps high toward the basket against Indiana Pacers' Troy Murphy (3) during the second quarter in an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tony Dejak/AP

In this March 10, 2007, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts to a shot made by teammate Anderson Varejao during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Morry Gash/AP

Motorists on East 9th Street in Cleveland pass a large electronic billboard featuring NBA basketball star LeBron James in his old Cleveland Cavaliers uniform. Friday, July 11, 2014. Earlier James announced he would return to Cleveland, where he played seven years before leaving for the Miami Heat. Mark Duncan/AP

A Miami Heat car flag featuring LeBron James hangs from a tree across the street from the home of NBA basketball player LeBron James, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Miami. James is returning home to Ohio, reversing the decision he made four years ago that led to two NBA titles in Miami and crushed Cleveland Cavalier fans. Wilfredo Lee AP

Two Miami police cars sit outside the home of NBA basketball player LeBron James, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Miami. James is returning home to Ohio, reversing the decision he made four years ago that led to two NBA titles in Miami and crushed Cleveland Cavalier fans. Wilfredo Lee/AP

Jonathan Ferrer and his fiancee Gleidys Anton take a selfie with their dog Paris outside the home of NBA basketball player LeBron James, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Miami. James is returning home to Ohio, reversing the decision he made four years ago that led to two NBA titles in Miami and crushed Cleveland Cavalier fans. "Its a sad day," said Ferrer, "it breaks my heart. He played like a king for the last four years." Wilfredo Lee/AP

Cleveland Cavaliers basketball fans celebrate in front of the house of LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. Karen Schiely/AP

Revere High School football players, from left, Clay Erdie, Brendon Patene Joe Magoline and Chase Costanzo ran from practice to celebrate with fans outside the home of NBA basketball star LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. Karen Schiely/AP

Revere High School football players Chase Costanzo, foreground, and Clay Erdie, ran from practice to celebrate with fans outside the home of NBA basketball star LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. Karen Schiely/AP

NBA basetball fans, from left, Joe Magoline, of Bath Township, Ryan Krucke of Brunswick, Jack Dralle of Brunswick, Clay Erdie of Bath Township and Chase Costanzo of Bath Township, celebrate in front of the house of LeBron James, in Bath, Ohio, after learning of James' decision to sign as a free-agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. The fans tossed powder in the air, like LeBron's pregame ritual. Karen Schiely/AP

Graphic designer Alvin Smith holds up a poster in the street outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Friday, July 11, 2014, heralding the return of NBA basketball star LeBron James. James, who left the Cavaliers four years ago to join the Miami Heat, announced earlier he would return to the Cavaliers. Mark Duncan/AP

Graphic designer Alvin Smith holds up a poster across the street from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Friday, July 11, 2014, heralding the return of NBA basketball star LeBron James. James, who left the Cleveland Cavaliers four years ago to join the Miami Heat, announced earlier he would return to the Cavaliers. Mark Duncan/AP

In this April 3, 2008, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James throws talc into the air in a pre-game ritual before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Cleveland. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mark Duncan/AP

In this July 11, 2010 file photo, a 10-story banner of former Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball star LeBron James is taken down by workers in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Amy Sancetta/AP

In this April 30, 2006, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James looks at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards in a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Washington. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Evan Vucci/AP

In this Dec. 25, 2009 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lori Shepler/AP

A fan holds up a LeBron James poster at the Cleveland Indians vs New York Yankees baseball game Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Cleveland. Long-suffering Cleveland sports fans are anticipating an announcement on the possible return of four-time NBA MVP LeBron James to the Cavaliers. Tony Dejak/AP

A Cleveland Cavaliers fan holds up a LeBron James poster at the New York Yankees vs Cleveland Indians baseball game Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Cleveland. Long-suffering Cleveland sports fans are anticipating an announcement on the possible return of four-time NBA MVP LeBron James to the Cavaliers. Tony Dejak/AP

Joe D'Amico, left, his brother Billy D'Amico, center, and their friend Josh Heckman, await the news of where LeBron James will play basketball next year under their LeBron James gear as they watch the fans and media gather in front of the home of LeBron James on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Bath Township, Ohio. The D'Amicos are neighbors of James. Karen Schiely/AP